I need a commuting car for about 10 miles/day, in traffic, that is reliable and looks respectable, with working AC. Something I actually like would be nice.
Budget about $10K.
Here is a hare-brained idea. Buy this or a similar 1985 535i E28 for $2-3K and put $7-8K into it.
BMW 1986 535i *Clean Classic*
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5602513192.html
Will I end up with what I need?
Tell me how sensible or how stupid this is, please.